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NHTSARecalled 2022-05-16

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Is my product affected?

2022 WESTERN STAR 4900; 2022 WESTERN STAR 4700; 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700; 2021 WESTERN STAR 5700; 2020 WESTERN STAR 5700; 2020 WESTERN STAR 4700; 2023 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA; 2022 WESTERN STAR 5700; 2020 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA; 2021 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA; 2022 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA; 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

  • Brand WESTERN STAR
  • Brand FREIGHTLINER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles because the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect. This incorrect labeling can allow vehicles to become overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners who received notification letters mailed July 14, 2022, should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to have dealers replace the GAWR labels at no charge. The recall number is FL-933.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Dealers will be replace the GAWR labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-933.

Details from the source

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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